Although, I no longer use this product and I’m trying out something new for a chemical exfoliant that is a cleaner brand. I thought I would share anyway since I started using this about a year ago this is my 2nd bottle. Love what it did for my skin!
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Too shocked for a long write up at the moment..... You created something larger than yourself and your legacy will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace Brandon

#deciem #theordinary #theordinaryskincare

I’ve just the incredibly sad news that we have lost Brandon Truaxe, the founder of Deciem at just 40 years old.
Like many others I feel shocked and saddened that we’ve lost someone so young. I’ve spent a lot of the last year or so thinking about him and worrying about him while the recent turbulence has gone on. He was a brilliant man, if you have any time I thoroughly recommend heading to the @deciemchatroom. He spent 14 hours, I think it was, patiently answering all our numerous questions.
He answered each one thoughtfully and helped each and every one of us. Head to our group to read the transcript of that night. I’ll never forget it.
Much love and condolences to his family, @nicolalkilner and all at @deciem. You’re in my thoughts. #deciemaddicts #deciem #theordinary #theordinaryskincare #niod#hylamide#skincarecommunity #brandontruaxe #skincare #skincareblogger

I’ve just the incredibly sad news that we have lost Brandon Truaxe, the founder of Deciem at just 40 years old.
Like many others I feel shocked and saddened that we’ve lost someone so young. I’ve spent a lot of the last year or so thinking about him and worrying about him while the recent turbulence has gone on. He was a brilliant man, if you have any time I thoroughly recommend heading to the @deciemchatroom. He spent 14 hours, I think it was, patiently answering all our numerous questions.
He answered each one thoughtfully and helped each and every one of us. Head to our group to read the transcript of that night. I’ll never forget it.
Much love and condolences to his family, @nicolalkilner and all at @deciem. You’re in my thoughts.
#deciemaddicts #deciem #theordinary #theordinaryskincare #niod #hylamide #skincarecommunity #brandontruaxe #skincare #skincareblogger

Just some skincare progress...I’ve finally found a routine that is working! I woke up this morning for the first time in 16 years with no active breakouts! I have some scarring I’m dealing with, but not having active breakouts is a VERY big deal for me! Thinking of posting my morning and nighttime skincare routine? What do you guys think? This is progress over about I’d say 3 weeks? In the third, sixth, and last photos is me today, no makeup aside from mascara, brow gel, and some lip color. #skincare #theordinary #theordinaryskincare #skinprogress#acne#nomakeup#parisian#french#justfoundthoselasttwoout#kindacool

Add a drop or two of essential oil to your cream for extra boost of hydration 💦

I am sad for Brandon Truaxe and his loved ones. The downward spiral was so visible. I did not agree with things he said, but he was so clearly in the grips of a severe mental illness. Love and light to all those suffering from mental illnesses and to those who have lost people they could not help.
#brandontruaxe #deciem #theordinary #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness

Beauty Heroes in my night-time routine.
I basically remove my makeup, cleanse, tone and wait for the toner to dry. Then apply the Retinol 0.2% in Squalane from #theordinary all over the face. I leave it for 5 minutes then follow with my overnight mask.
I started to use retinol few months ago, due to my hyperpigmentation and fine wrinkles. To be honest, my cheeks looks clean and the pigmentations faded 🙌

BREAKING: Sad to report that Brandon Truaxe, founder of the Oridinary, passed away over the weekend. The details surrounding his death have not been released but it’s been suspended that he was dealing with severe mental health issues the past year. Very sad outcome. Sending love and prayers to Brandon’s family
(📸 @voxdotcom)
@deciem #deciem #theordinary #brandontruaxe

This weeks empties
1. @deciem the ordinary hair growth serum. Fun fact: I burnt my baby hairs on the left side of my head in chemistry lab using a Bunsen burner. Those hair never grew back. I have been applying this serum to my bald spots and baby hairs have already grown back. Already have a second bottle ready to use
2. @purcosmetics dirty girl mud mask. I been using this mask for the last 2 years and I love it. Everyone I feel bumps under my skin I apply this mask and it brings to to the surface. I want to try other mud masks but if they aren’t as food as this one I’ll repurchase it
3. @garnierusa @garniercan hair mask. Got this as a sample and it smells really good sand makes my hair feel soft but that is about it. Will not purchase #empties#empties2019#panningcommunity#panningskincare #theordinary #emptiesskincare#skincareempty #theordinaryskincare

You guys don’t be hydrating your skin and it upset me ok?
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Hydrating is NOT moisturising your skin. Most people moisturise their skin but not hydrate.
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SO WHAT IS HYDRATION? 💦 💦
Hydration is giving your skin water. Most hydrators come in the form of toners, essences and serums. These contain humectants ie they are able to attract water from its surroundings eg Hyaluronic acid, honey and Glycerin. .
WHAT IS MOISTURISING? 🍯 🍯
Moisturising helps form a barrier over the surface of skin, preventing water loss. These come in the form of creams and oils. ❄️ I have dry skin and it is winter here in the UK, so I hydrate and moisturise errrrday everyday. If I don’t hydrate my skin feels stiff and looks dull, if I don’t moisturise I get flaky dry patches on my face
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If you’ve got oily skin, then hydrators need to be your best friend ASAP! Hydrated skin = less need for skin to release oil = forehead not shining bright like a diamond 💎
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My favourite hydrators are Hyaluronic acid by @deciem and Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence by @cosrx 😊. Favourite moisturisers are Celestial by @lushcosmetics and Flow facial oil by @afrohairandskinco .
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What are your favourite hydrators to use? Do you even hydrate? Let me know in the comments! .
#hydration #moisturizing#dontdull#nodullskin #skincareroutine #healthyskin#facial #theordinary #cosrx

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2%+B5
I’ve been using this serum for about one month and I just love it. I have dermatitis since birth and my whole life I had dry and flaky skin especially in the winter. Well this is the first winter that my skin is soft and hydrated. I use this product twice a day, AM and PM. After the serum I usually put some argan oil cream on my face or just pure argan oil if my skin is ultra dry. This product is a must if you want hydrated, plump and glowing skin. The texture is a little bit sticky and if you put too much of it then it will start to peel off of your face so keep the product amount to the minimum. A 2-3 drops is enough for the whole face, after applying the product on your face wait a few moments for it to dry and the apply the cream. Since the price is ridiculously low you can always try if it’s going to work for you. I bought it on the @beautybaycom page. 😊

I picked these goodies up from Sephora earlier this month. The Caffeine Serum from The Ordinary is a repurchase and it’s my FAVORITE eye serum! I also picked up their Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion which is new to me. I haven’t started using it yet because I’m currently testing the Biossance Phyto-Retinol serum. I wanted to try a new sunscreen, so I also grabbed a @farmacybeauty Green Screen. I have been using it since it arrived and I LOVE it! It’s a mineral sunscreen, it contains antioxidants and the texture is perfect! It layers well with my other skincare products and when I use a glowy moisturizer (like my First Aid Beauty Coconut Smoothie Priming Moisturizer) it lets the glow shine through! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 This hasn’t irritated my skin at all and it’s pretty much my favorite sunscreen I have ever used for my face! Lastly, we have my birthday gift from Sephora and I am SO excited that @drunkelephant was offered as an option this year! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Have you tried any of these products? .
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#sephora #sephorahaul#skincarehaul#sephorabirthdaygift#farmacy#farmacybeauty#greenscreen #theordinary @deciem @drunkelephant #drunkelephant #beauty #beautyblogger#beautyaccount#makeupaccount#flatlay#productphotography#microinfluencer #retinol #retinoid#spf#butfirstspf#antioxidants#caffeine#mineralspf

🍃NIACINAMIDE & ZINC SERUM 🍃⁣
I've been using this Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum from The Odinary @deciem for over a month so here's my opinion:⁣
📌Product claims ⁣
- balances serum production⁣
- promotes brighter and smoother skin⁣
- reduces the appearance of redness, blemishes and uneven skin tone⁣
- vegan, cruelty free ⁣
Price: 5,90€ for 30ml⁣
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📌My experience⁣
- I use it once a day on my pm routine after toning the skin ⁣
- Leaves a sticky sensation but it disappears quickly⁣
- It really helps to reduce the sebum production in my T-zone and my pores look smaller⁣
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📌 Final rate⁣
I would recommend this serum if you want to try a good serum with an affordable price and if you oily-combination skin.⁣
Would I repurchase? Maybe later, now I want to try new serums to fight hypermigmentation. ⁣
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#theordinary #deciem #theordinaryniacinamide #skincare #365skincare #beautycommunity #instabeauty #skincareroutine ⁣#acne #veganskincare#crueltyfreeskincare#veganmakeup#crueltyfree#skincareaddict#skincarelover #skincarecommunity ⁣#igskincare#skincareobsessed #theordinaryskincare #cosmeticavegana

WAKE UP!!! My sleep schedule is horrible and all over the place, and my undereyes show it. So far this caffeine based eye serum from @deciem’s #theordinaryskincare seems to be the one small silver linings for eyes. It helps to;
👁 Reduce puffyness (which I have TONS of)
👁 I’ve noticed a reduction of the depth of darkness of my bags
It might not be a miracle working, but it makes me a little a little more awake, and that’s good enough for me!
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Now for the cons: it has a tacky texture that can dry down a little stick. I would follow up with a moisturizer or eye cream, especially if you’re wearing makeup, to avoid creasing or stickiness. Also it stings like hell if you get it directly in your eyeball.